Kara Arundel is a Senior Education Reporter at K-12 Dive. She specializes in topics related to public education, school governance, and special education, with a keen focus on educational policy and school safety measures. Her work has been featured in notable outlets including Cybersecurity Dive, The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, and Yahoo News.
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The independent office says a 40% staff reduction in early 2025 affected the Education Department's legal duties. The agency says it remains compliant.
By: Kara Arundel
The independent office says a 40% staff reduction in early 2025 affected the Education Department's legal duties. The agency says it remains compliant.
While a top official says students will retain all their rights under federal law, some advocates and lawmakers call the transfer harmful and disruptive.
A lawsuit claims the Education Department and the Office of Management and Budget are withholding the funds unlawfully.
A GAO report finds 42 states and the District of Columbia increased the share of students with disabilities in general education classes.
This is the first time since the 2020–21 school year that early reading readiness has failed to improve year over year, according to test-provider Amplify.
By: Kara Arundel
The agency plans to amend the Equity in IDEA rule, worrying some advocates concerned about racial inequities in special education.
Collaborations between states and districts can help improve student outcomes, the governors of Maryland and Wyoming say.
From panicked emails to a six-step process for integrating artificial intelligence into schools, two Maine education leaders reflect on the state's journey.
Pushback grows as House lawmakers consider permanently moving some other Education Department functions to outside agencies.
